Five Must-Watch Places to Visit on Leh Ladakh Tours

Ladakh is a popular tourist destination in the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Surrounded by the Great Himalayans and Karakoram Mountains, Ladakh is one of the unique places on earth. It is globally acclaimed for untouched natural beauty, rich heritage, and adventure tourism opportunities. Tourists will visit many exciting places in Ladakh. Some important of them are following.

Leh

Leh is the largest city and important tourist destination in Ladakh. The city is jam-packed with many well-known attractions. Leh Palace, a nine levels high historical building is a must-watch site. It was also the residence of royal family members of the Ladakh Kingdom. It is open for tourists and offers wonderful views of the town and surrounding areas. Shanti Stupa is another important attraction of Leh. It is a white dome located at the hilltop in Chanspa town of Leh district. The War Museum, Jama Masjid, Sankar Gompa, Stok Palace, and The Victory Tower are worth visiting sites in Leh town.

Nubra Valley

Also known as the "Valley of Flowers", Nubra Valley is a beautiful valley town in Ladakh. Boasted with beautiful snowcapped mountains and lush green ambiance, the valley is also home to some important Buddhist monasteries. Samstanling and Diksit are well-known monasteries that tourists can visit over here. A 35-meter towering statue of Maitreya Buddha is also worth visit tourist attraction. Apart from natural beauty and heritage, the place is also known for trekking sports. Many popular trekking routes lined around this valley attract lots of adventure seekers every year.

Zanskar Valley

It is one of the remotest areas in Ladakh. The valley spreads over a long area of 300 sq-km and is accessible only through high passes. It is a wonderful place for trekking. Many breathtaking trekking routes located around this valley are the real challenge for trekkers. June to October is the perfect time to visit this remote place.

Hemis Monastery

Hemis Monastery is the most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Ladakh located in Hemis town. The popular Hemis festival dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava is organized at the monastery complex every year in the month of June attracts large numbers of local people and tourists. The monastery also houses many beautiful statues and mural paintings showcase rich Buddhist art and culture.

Lamayuru Monastery

Also known as the Yuru Gompa, Lamayuru is also an important monastery located in the Kargil district in Western Ladakh. It is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Ladakh with the capacity to provide permanent residence over 450 monks. More than 150 monks are living inside this monastery.

These are the few important places to visit on Ladakh tours. Tourists will enjoy much more on their actual trip. Remarkable natural beauty, adventure tourism spots and a number of important heritage places will surely grab the heart of tourists.